{"product_id":"2020-bouchard-pere-fils-montrachet-grand-cru","title":"2020 Bouchard Père \u0026 Fils Montrachet Grand Cru","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 2020 Bouchard Père \u0026amp; Fils Montrachet Grand Cru is a commanding expression of one of Burgundy’s most revered white wine vineyards. Drawn from a tiny 0.89-hectare organically farmed parcel in the heart of Montrachet, this wine marries power, depth and refinement in equal measure. It exemplifies why Montrachet is considered the pinnacle of Chardonnay worldwide, while reflecting Bouchard’s modern, terroir-driven approach in a great, concentrated vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the glass, the 2020 Montrachet Grand Cru shows a luminous, pale gold hue with green-tinged reflections that hint at both richness and freshness. The nose is immediately complex and enveloping, with layers of ripe pear, citrus zest and white peach interwoven with notes of honeycomb, gingerbread, white flowers, fresh-baked brioche and delicate baking spices.\n\nOn the palate, this is full-bodied and expansive, yet beautifully controlled. A rich, textural attack opens into a generous, almost “fleshy” mid-palate, where ripe stone fruit, citrus oil and subtle hazelnut tones are supported by a fine, saline minerality. The finish is long, precise and mouthwatering, marked by a distinctive salty edge and vibrant acidity that keeps the wine lifted despite its impressive concentration. With its structure, balance and intensity, this 2020 Montrachet has excellent aging potential; it will reward careful cellaring over 10–20 years, gaining further complexity, creaminess and nuance with time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSourced from a postage-stamp-sized, 0.89-hectare plot in the legendary Montrachet Grand Cru, this wine reflects a terroir of limestone-rich soils with excellent drainage and optimal exposition—conditions that naturally limit yields and produce intensely flavoured Chardonnay. The vineyard is farmed organically, with an increasing emphasis on biodynamic practices to enhance soil life and vine health. Harvest began early, on 19 August 2020, with meticulous hand-picking and berry-by-berry selection to eliminate any dried or sun-stressed grapes in this dry vintage. In the cellar, the must is gently pressed and fermented in oak, followed by élevage on fine lees to build texture and complexity, while preserving the wine’s inherent freshness. The final wine is bottled under DIAM closures, chosen by Bouchard to ensure consistency and protect the purity of the cuvée over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood \u0026amp; Serving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis Montrachet Grand Cru is a natural partner for refined, rich dishes where its depth and salinity can truly shine. Think butter-poached lobster, scallops in a delicate cream or beurre blanc sauce, turbot or sole meunière, truffled poultry, or roasted Bresse chicken with morels. It also pairs beautifully with aged Comté, Beaufort or other hard Alpine cheeses. Serve slightly chilled, ideally around 12–14°C (54–57°F), to allow the full aromatic spectrum and texture to emerge. Young bottles will benefit from 45–60 minutes in a decanter to open up, while mature bottles should be handled gently and decanted only briefly, if at all, to preserve their more delicate tertiary nuances.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFounded in 1731, Bouchard Père \u0026amp; Fils is one of Burgundy’s oldest and most storied domaines, with a mosaic of exceptional vineyards stretching across the Côte d’Or. As a major landholder in some of the region’s most prestigious climats, Bouchard has long played a central role in defining the character of great white Burgundy. Under the guidance of Technical Director Frédéric Weber, the house has embraced organic and increasingly biodynamic viticulture, along with thoughtful innovations in the cellar, to elevate precision and terroir expression. Recent vintages, including 2020, have earned critical acclaim for their balance, energy and clarity, reaffirming Bouchard’s status as a benchmark producer for Grand Cru white wines such as Montrachet.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bouchard Pere \u0026 Fils","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54251848827217,"sku":"GCW-MMUI-20100301","price":1245.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0874\/0614\/9969\/files\/2020_Bouchard_Pre_Fils_Montrachet_Grand_Cru.png?v=1783441832","url":"https:\/\/bottlehero.com\/products\/2020-bouchard-pere-fils-montrachet-grand-cru","provider":"Bottle Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}